nypost.com - 6/5/2008
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Joba Chamberlain, 22, tonight makes his first major league start for the Yankees against the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Here's a look at the first major league start by some notable New York pitchers. Interesting to note, of this 16-pitcher list...
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Bronx Banter: Yankee Panky #53: Joba, The Hype!
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... , are worthy reads even if they do paint an ominous picture. Maybe it's me, but I don't understand why this piece was included anywhere. First off, please don't include Joba Chamberlain with the likes of Ron Guidry, even if you're making comparisons to first major league starts. And to have the article include premier New York pitchers who started their careers with other teams like Catfish Hunter or Goose Gossage is silly. What basis for comparison is that? Anyone else have an issue with this? In the Daily News, ...
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nypost.com 6/5/2008 — HARLAN Chamberlain arrived at Yankee Stadium at 4:45 yesterday afternoon with family members and went directly to Monument Park. Joba Chamberlain was to make his first ill-fated start as a Yankee in a couple of hours, but Harlan wanted to make sure...
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newengland.comcastsportsnet.com 6/5/2008 — When Damon signed with the Yankees, many Sox fans reacted like jilted girlfriends: How could he? Fine, he doesn’t love me anymore, but dammit, don’t sleep with her! Given what’s transpired since — a second Sox title in four years, the end of the Torre era in New York — it’s hard to summon much venom. And now Damon is criticizing the Yankees about their use of Joba Chamberlain.
Yankee bullpen gets a little relief —
NYDailyNews.com - Baseball 6/5/2008
When the Yanks made Joba Chamberlain a starter, the fear was that it would hamstring the bullpen. So far the results have been mixed, but with 3 scoreless inningsagainst the Blue Jays, Wednesday night was a break from the scrutiny.
